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In Rob's 25 years of commercial and industrial construction management experience, he has been exposed to a wide variety of industries. His expertise is in modifications to meet changing market demands for efficiency, regulation requirements, utility life-cycle upgrades or increased production needs.
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Projects require the coordination of many aspects before, during and after a project, including but not limited to:
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Before: pedestrian / vehicular traffic rerouting, schedule creation / updating, 3D drawing (BIM), site prep, surveying / utility locate, fire department coordination and dust containment.
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During: traffic control / flagging, excavation, hoisting / crane, steel erection, piping, insulation, electrical, concrete, landscape restoration planning, confined workspace and painting.
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After: landscaping, hardscape restoration, asphalt and road striping.
COMMERCIAL
PORTFOLIO
PHARMACEUTICAL
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Project #1: Infrastructure Upgrade – Direct Buried Utilities
Scope: Planning and managing of a buried utility upgrade project including chilled water, well water, fresh water, fire main and compressed air replacement. Tie-ins utilities to (3) independent buildings.
Obstacles: Directional boring under an existing building in a confined construction area.
Highlights: Installed 3400 ft of utilities in 4 months.
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Project #2: Infrastructure Upgrade – Steam and Condensate Replacement
Scope: Planning and managing of a utility upgrade project including steam and condensate in concrete trench boxes. Tie-ins utilities to (3) independent buildings.
Obstacles: Project efforts required taking over direct access to loading dock and adjacent buildings.
Highlights: Needed to coordinate work efforts to accommodate critical daily deliveries for business as usual in surrounding building.
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Project #3: RTU Replacement
Scope: Planning and coordination for the replacement of (3) large Air Handling Units (AHU’s) and associated ductwork and electrical panels.
Obstacles: Hoisting of (3) large units adjacent to O’Hare International Airport.
Highlights: Permitting and close coordination with FAA and building owner for safe installation.
MANUFACTURING
Project: Exploratory Process Enhancement
Scope: Planning and coordination of trades to upgrade a process for enzyme production in fermentation process. installation of new nozzle on existing pressure rated vessel, steel erection. Tie-ins to chilled water, steam, condensate and process water.
Obstacles: Access to area – tight workspace.
Highlights: Project was executed while adhering to daily changing production guidelines set by the client.
UTILITIES
Project: HVAC Cooling Unit Installation
Scope: Planning and coordination for the replacement of (25) HVAC cooling units throughout site + (3) self-contained rooftops. Close coordination with owner to minimize downtime.
Obstacles: Access to area – tight work space.
Highlights: Project was completed in a short time frame to minimize affects of increased temperatures on the facility equipment.
FOOD INDUSTRY
Project: Reroute Sanitary Sewer
Scope: Planning and coordination for the rerouting of interior/exterior sanitary sewer in a food facility including tie-ins to city sewer laterals.
Obstacles: Installation of sewer in an operating food production facility.
Highlights: Underground work in a 24/7 operation had to be closely coordinated with production managers to plan area access. Dust containment during floor saw cutting was a critical operational element.
FOOD INDUSTRY
Project: Dry Goods
Scope: Planning and coordination for the installation of dry goods storage (4 silos) and conveyance (flour/sugar) and explosion proof duct work.
Obstacles: Installation of dry goods alterations in an operating plant.
Highlights: Were able to adhere to strict regulatory requirements while constructing a new process in an exciting facility.